WBM is widely known for creating long-lasting, heavy-duty attachments for a variety of industries, for over 75 years. What you might not know, is that we have a unique ability to customize attachments to meet very specific job requirements – this project is a great example!
A Waste Management facility in Northern Alberta required an attachment that could sort through a variety of general waste materials, with the ability to extract smaller metal pieces, preventing them from ending up in a shredder or other machines, causing damage to the equipment.
This WBM Scrap Waste Grapple can be used in waste handling operations or in conjunction with optional electro magnet to extract / sort steel from general waste materials.
This Scrap Waste Grapple, custom-made by WBM, accomplishes just that. Made with a 48″ wide, tip-to-tip jaw shape to pick up scattered waste and debris, this grapple can also be outfitted with a heavy-duty electromagnet for handling ferrous scrap metal and smaller metal particles. The recessed lugging is designed to optimize the grapple lift height.
SPECIFICATIONS:
This grapple has a maximum capacity of 6 sq. ft. while using the magnet, and 9 sq. ft. without.
90°, 180°, or 360° continuous grapple rotation available.
Open dimensions: 121”; Closed: 66-1/5″
Height: 60″ (71-15/16″ including pin-grabber coupler)
Total weight with magnet: 5,070lbs (3,640lbs without)
WBM’s goal is helping our customers get exactly what they need to maximize the productivity of their machines. Ask your preferred heavy equipment dealer or contact WBM directly to ask how we can help to make your equipment do their best work.
WBM is committed to continuous growth and new opportunities, not only through best practices and processes but also through our dedication to ongoing product improvement.
The improved, ISO 23727 KAT (Kwik-a-Tach) re-design and process standardization enables WBM to create the best possible quality product for every single build consistently. The result is a safer, lighter, and more operator-friendly design without sacrificing Weldco’s renowned durability.
Design Improvements:
Increased operator visibility with enlarged viewing areas
Improved structural integrity and strength of the bottom bar
Lighter weight: 4% lighter than previous design
Increased safety with the addition of a simple ‘Pin-Lock Extend Indicator’ visual check for operators
Please check out the ISO KAT Product Page, and ask your local dealer or WBM representative for more information.
Check out the Weldco-Beales Mfg. Fall Inventory Campaigns! Ready-to-Work Attachments and our Annual Snow Special: 12′ Snow Blades for 120-150 Class Wheel Loaders!
Ask your local dealer or WBM representative to see what is available in our In-Stock Inventory selection of WBM Wedge-Coupler-Ready attachments for 120-250 Class Excavators and Wheel Loaders!
It’s that time again for WBM’s Annual Snow Blade Special! Contact your local dealer or WBM representative for this quick delivery of WBM Snow Blades, available for 120-150 Machine Class Wheel Loaders! Purchase before December 31, 2021, and receive a $1,000 credit* towards freight or your next purchase!
Provincial health authorities have started to relax Covid-19 restrictions. Despite this, we will continue to follow the established protocols Weldco put in place until (at minimum) September 3, 2021. This includes the wearing of masks within the workplace, completing the pre-work health screening questionnaire, limiting gatherings, and maintaining social distancing where possible.
As we start to welcome back more administrative team members into the office environment, we are committed to minimizing the potential risk of a Covid-19 infection. We prefer to err of the side of caution over the next couple of months rather than take any unnecessary risks.
Optimism is growing that a return to “normal” is very close. As an organization we have adapted extremely well to the disruptions of the pandemic. We have embraced some new best practices that will likely get adopted as our new go forward standard operating procedure. These will be formalized over the next few weeks before being implemented.
Once again, thank you for your commitment to keep yourself and our staff safe.
March 20, 2020 Update:
To our Valued Dealers and Partners,
We, like you, are quickly adapting to the
changing pandemic environment. During this time we are committed to
communicating regularly with you the actions we are taking to respond.
The current effort to flatten the infection
curve to minimize the impact on our healthcare system is critical. We all play
a role in this, and we are taking it very seriously.
To this end, Weldco has implemented the
following steps to ensure the well-being of those we work with:
We implemented a return to work
policy for all employees who travelled outside of Canada that requires
self-isolate for 14 days.
Employees are to stay home if
they experience any sign of illness.
Social distancing practices are
implemented in the office, shop and common areas.
Increased cleaning and
sanitization of our workplace is being conducted.
Visitor screening protocols is
being enforced.
Our Outside Account Managers are
not visiting our customers in person, but are committed to support them by
phone, e-mail, text or video conference.
Office and admin staff able to
work remote have been deployed to work from home.
All our Weldco-Beales Manufacturing
facilities are operating at the current time, which includes Edmonton
(Alberta), Langley (British Columbia) and Barrie (Ontario). Our Oil Sand repair and refurbishment shop in
Fort McKay (Alberta) is also fully operational.
We will pull through this by working
together and following the directions mandated by our health experts. Let’s all
continue to:
FOPS stands for Falling Object Protective Structure, and FOG is a new type of protection, called Falling Object Guard.
How are they different though?
A FOPS is a separate structure that is mounted around the cab of a machine (ROPS certified or non-certified cab), that protects the cab from falling objects.
A FOG on the other hand, is guarding that is bolted directly to a certified ROPS cab, typically in two pieces: a roof and a front FOG.
As many machine manufacturers are now producing their own ROPS certified cabs, it is becoming more and more common to only have to install FOG on machines, protecting both the operator and cab from damage.
WBM is committed to continuous growth and new opportunities, not only through best practices and processes, but through our dedication to ongoing product improvement.
The improved “Max-View” WBM Mat Grapple for wheel loaders is used to remove and place mats, which protect the environment and extend the construction season. This enables safe access for crews and heavy equipment.
This Mat Grapple has enhanced visibility for the operator, with increased structural strength, holding capacity and improved stability. Hoses are routed under the cylinders to minimize damage, and the bolt-on cover provides extra protection to hoses and jump hose connections.
The newly redesigned Hydra-Lift crane cab encompasses enhanced safety features and stylish comfort.
Safety is always a top priority at Weldco, and our new crane cab design is no exception. The redesigned cab has improved handrail clearance and conformance to ISO standards, overall improved LED lighting and an improved Load Moment Indicator System. In the event of an emergency, there is a removable emergency exit provided though the rear window.
The sleek new design features a tinted, curved glass window, improving forward and overhead visibility, with a lighter, sliding glass door that allows for easy cab access. At 675 lbs lighter than the previous model, this ergonomic cab has more interior padding & upholstery, with improved heating and adjustable air flow, making for a very comfortable experience.
The integrated rear fuel tank for the heater has a side-fill access, and the removable rear panel can also accommodate an optional A/C unit if desired.
The control center in the redesigned crane cab is comfort-fit for the operator, and easy to navigate. The high back seat is fully adjustable, and the proportional, electronically controlled joystick pods can flip upwards, allowing the operator room to move in the cab. The electrical panel is raised for easy service with an easy-open door.
As one of North America’s largest and most respected manufacturers of truck mounted cranes, Weldco Hydra-Lift products are proudly built in Alberta, Canada with the highest degree of quality and workmanship to provide their customers with reliable lifting solutions. Crane model capacities range from 30,000 lbs – 82,000 lbs with boom lengths ranging from 59 ft – 125 ft (23 ton – 50 ton capacities). For more information, visit www.weldco-hydralift.com.
The evolution of the WBM Wedge-Style Coupler System
Weldco-Beales Mfg. (WBM) is excited to announce our newest addition to our suite of excavator couplers: the patented HL (Hydraulic Lock) Series Hydraulic Wedge Coupler. The new HL Series Coupler maintains similar features of the previous Hydraulic Wedge Coupler with an additional hydraulically activated safety-locking feature that effectively eliminates the need for a manual safety lock to be installed after hooking-up to the attachment.
WBM’s Wedge-Style excavator coupler systems (or quick couplers) allow operators to quickly change between attachments in the same machine class. The WBM manual coupler made its debut back in 1987 and the first WT-QC hydraulic coupler was released in 1993 for a JD 790D. WBM wedge couplers and wedge-lugged attachments quickly became the industry standard for dealers and their end users by offering superior breakout force retention while giving operators the flexibility to quickly and safely change attachments in the field. The new HL Series Hydraulic Wedge Coupler is the latest evolution of their flagship product.
The HL Series Coupler utilizes a double-acting hydraulic cylinder to engage and disengage the wedge bar while activating a hydraulic wedge bar safety lock. The safety lock mechanism provides a visual indication of the wedge bar engagement to the operator, allowing the operator to remain inside the cab. The control box is mounted in the operator’s cab, equipped with both visual and audible alarm features. The HL Wedge Coupler is currently available for 120 to 400 series excavators and is compatible with most factory supplied coupler control units.
We are excited to announce Weldco-Beales Mfg. partnership with Maher & Co. Metals!
Maher & Co. Metals is owned by Patrick Maher, former Vice President of the Commercial Division of Samuel, Son & Co.’s. Within two years of opening Maher & Co. Metals (MCM) Patrick was outgrowing his existing location and needed to relocate. Weldco-Beales Mfg. saw this as a great opportunity to partner with Patrick to support his growth strategy.
MCM’s new location is in the heart of Canada’s steel community, strategically positioned off a major transportation route near Hamilton, Ontario. Their 14,000 sq.ft. service centre can process and distribute a variety of specialty metals, including graded carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum, for clients across a wide range of OEMs servicing diverse markets. They also offer a range of services, including laser cutting, high definition plasma cutting, forming, machining as well as heavy weldment and hydraulic cylinder work.
We are impressed with MCM’s drive to establish itself as a leader in the metal processing industry and the initiatives that they have already put in place, not only for safety and continuous improvement, but for establishing programs for their ISO 9001:2015 QMS as well.
Please join us in welcoming Patrick and Maher & Co. Metals to the Weldco family!
In 1945, Gordon Reelie founded Weldco in post-war Vancouver, on a prime downtown spot on 2nd Avenue. From a humble welding shop whose name said it all (welding + company = Weldco) came the impressive corporation we know today that designs and manufactures specialized heavy equipment attachments for OEMs and their Dealers.
Weldco expanded to Edmonton in the early 1970s, and in the 1980s, officially named Edmonton as its head office and merged with Beales Steel Products. The Vancouver operation eventually moved to Langley in 1991, and the next expansion was in Barrie, Ontario in 2006.
Although our roots were set in the growing forestry sector of British Columbia, we began to offer heavy equipment dealers specialized attachments in the construction, resource, mining, scrap recycling and road maintenance industries, spanning across North American, Europe, Asia and South America. Additionally, we are the only Canadian manufacturer of truck-mounted cranes, competing with some of the largest crane manufacturers in the world while earning market share leadership in Western Canada.
Product Innovation
A high level of engineering and design goes into our product mix. Tolerances have become significantly tighter as the equipment our attachments work with has evolved over the years, which works well for us, as we have built our reputation on providing in-house, engineered solutions. Our dedicated engineering teams at all manufacturing facilities ensures that we continue to meet and exceed regional design expectations.
We are in the business of making our customers more successful. We appreciate and respect the trust of our customers who depend on our products, services and technology to add value to their business. The significant investments we’ve made in smart technology, manufacturing processes, raw material sourcing, engineering and new product development have allowed us to stay competitive in a very demanding industry.
Weldco has also been extremely fortunate to work with such amazing
suppliers and service providers; they play an integral role in the daily
operations of all our branches. Not only have we seen the long-term benefits of
investing in partnerships with key suppliers, but we owe much of our continued
success to maintaining these important relationships.
Community Focused
Weldco continues to make a difference in the communities we serve and we support many organizations including but never limited to: the United Way, NAIT, the Canadian Centre for Welding & Joining, YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, Cystic Fibrosis Canada, CURE Foundation, Prostate Cancer Canada, Children’s Aid Society, local Food Banks, and The Terry Fox Foundation.
Weldco Companies is also a proud member of the Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC). This organization represents the Inuvialuit of the North West Arctic and is a 100% Inuvialuit-owned for-profit holding company. IDC has cultivated a diversified, growth-oriented portfolio as the business arm of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC). Weldco is committed to giving the Inuvialuit beneficiaries access to employment opportunities.
Future Focused
In addition to being ISO 9001:2015 certified in the Edmonton branch, which speaks to the commitment we have made to quality and safety across our brands, our management team is committed to best practices to protect our staff and our customers.
We work together to build a culture that empowers our team and focuses on results. This strong culture is rooted in safety and is the backbone to our success. Our famous quote: “We will conduct our business on the principle that our work is never so urgent or important that we cannot take time to do it safety,” speaks volumes in our continuous commitment to our employees.
Each team member trusts in one another and everyone challenges each other to be better, knowing that everyone plays a critical role in the future success of Weldco regardless of position or title. Understanding the needs of customers and the values of the team have been the key to Weldco’s 75 years of success.
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